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With the India-UK FTA coming into effect soon, Jaguar Land Rover India is set to reduce price of the Range Rover Sport SV by Rs 70 lakh, as per sources. This will make JLR the first luxury automaker to pass on tariff benefits from the India-UK free trade agreement that was announced in July last year.  The move would be the second major repricing of JLR India's top-end Range Rover variants in under a year. In September 2025, the company cut prices by up to Rs 30.4 lakh across the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport lineups following GST 2.0 reforms.  Only fully-imported SV models from the UK will see price reduction  Defender lineup will remain unaffected  Other brands like Bentley, Rolls Royce, McLarens also eligible for price revisions  New FTA prices for imported Range Rover, Range Rover Sport  Model Current Price New FTA price  Difference  Range Rover 4.4P SV Rs 4.25 crore   Rs 3.19 crore*   Rs 1.06 cror...

The Mahindra BE 6 is one of the most powerful electric midsize SUVs, featuring a sporty, radical design and based on a pure electric platform. The Creta Electric , on the other hand, is a family-oriented EV that is an electric counterpart to the ICE-powered Creta . In this article, we compare the real-world performance of both models and see how they fare. For this comparison, we’ve chosen their respective long-range versions with a larger battery pack and more powerful motor. Mahindra BE 6 vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Specifications  BE 6 gets a much larger battery and a more powerful motor Mahindra BE 6 vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Specifications  Specifications  Mahindra BE 6 Hyundai Creta Electric Battery capacity (kWh) 79 51.4 Electric motor setup Single, rear-mounted Single, front-mounted Power (hp) 286 171 Torque (Nm) 380 255 Kerb weight (kg) 2,115 1,577 Power-to-weight (hp/tonne) 135.22 107 ...

KTM has unveiled the 890 Adventure R Rally, positioning it as the most performance-focused mid-capacity adventure motorcycle in its lineup. Available in limited numbers globally, KTM says the motorcycle draws direct inspiration from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rally machines, with higher-spec hardware. WP Xplor Pro suspension with 270mm travel at both ends 889cc parallel-twin produces 106hp and 100Nm Limited production with Red Bull Factory Racing-inspired design KTM 890 Adventure R Rally details WP Xplor Pro suspension derived from factory race programmes The most notable addition on the 890 Adventure R Rally is the WP Pro Components suspension, which KTM says has been derived directly from the WP Factory Racing programme. The lightweight WP Xplor Pro USD fork and WP Xplor Pro shock offer 270mm of travel. KTM claims the setup delivers exceptional damping performance over harsh terrain while maintaining comfort for touring or pillion use. Power comes from an 889cc paralle...

For 2026, the Guerrilla 450 gets a handful of updates. The Analogue variant has been discontinued, the CEAT Grip XL tyres have been revised to offer 8 percent more dry grip and 17 percent more wet grip, and there’s a new Twilight Blue colour of the Dash variant that comes with a headlight grille and handguards. The new Apex variant is built with a sportier intent with some of the main updates being road-biased tyres and a new handlebar. We rode the bike in Assam, first on a go-kart track, followed by a 140km round trip to Umiam Lake the next day and here is what we think about this new variant. Guerrilla 450 Apex Design and Ergonomics - 8/10 The Apex variant distinguishes itself with a cowl on top of the headlight, another one over the pillion seat, and road-biased Vredestein Centauro ST+ tyres. It also gets an aluminium handlebar compared to the steel handlebar on the other variants and this unit has been positioned 56mm lower and 57mm ahead to put you in a sportier stance. The fo...

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) , introduced in 2023, scores passenger vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5 stars based on crash safety. Listed below are the top 10 SUVs currently in production that have secured a full 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests, along with their adult and child occupant protection scores. Note that these models are ranked in ascending order of adult protection scores, with the top spot held jointly. 10. Tata Punch Adult safety: 30.58/32, child safety: 45/49 Starting this list is the Tata Punch , which serves as the entry point to the Indian carmaker’s SUV line-up. With a mid-lifecycle update in January 2026, the compact SUV received features such as a high-resolution 360-degree camera and an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror. The safety kit also includes 6 airbags, ESP, a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill-hold and hill-descent control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, three-point seat belts for all passengers, auto headlamps and rain-...

A top-tier model from Audi ’s extensive SUV line-up, the SQ8 is placed between the standard Q8 and the range-topping RSQ8 . The Audi SQ8 has only recently been launched in India , with primary competition coming from the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe and Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS , both of which reached our shores around two years ago. However, should you be looking for a newer German offering in the segment, we found out in our review of the SQ8 , there are a couple of strong reasons why picking this new Audi will not leave you disappointed. Power paired with precision The SQ8’s dual-personality combines exhilarating speed and effortless mile-munching While its performance may not be as savage as the RSQ8’s, the SQ8’s ability to charge towards the horizon is nothing to scoff at. The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 nestled under the bonnet develops 507hp and 770Nm of torque, which is then sent to all four wheels via Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system for a 0-100kph time of 4.12 se...

TVS has introduced the updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V range, bringing key feature upgrades across all variants. These features were previously limited to the top-spec USD with TFT variant. Projector headlamp and all-LED lighting now standard across the range No mechanical changes 159.7cc single produces 17.6hp and 14.7Nm TVS Apache RTR 160 4V variant lineup The Apache RTR 160 4V is now available in three variants The motorcycle now gets a Class-D projector headlamp with LED DRLs, all-LED lighting, and an assist and slipper clutch as standard across the lineup. The Apache RTR 160 4V range now comprises three variants. The entry-level single-channel ABS variant is priced at Rs 1.25 lakh and comes with telescopic front forks and a digital LCD cluster. The mid-spec dual-channel ABS with USD variant is priced at Rs 1.31 lakh. It features adjustable levers and continues with the same digital LCD cluster as the base variant. The range-topping USD with TFT variant is priced at Rs 1.3...

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Yamaha has recently entered the Indian electric scooter market with a two-pronged approach. The first half of the equation is the River Indie -based EC-06 and the other is the Aerox E . The electric Aerox is a self-developed product and will be positioned in a more premium manner upon launch. Yamaha Aerox E Design And Quality - 8/10 You’ll be hard pressed to tell apart the Aerox E from its petrol-powered counterpart at first glance, especially from the front. However, once your eyes make their way to the rear, you’ll start noticing the differences. The bright blue-coloured swingarm-mounted motor as well as the new white colour are some of the most recognizable ways to spot an electric Aerox. The Aerox E uses a swingarm-mounted motor.  On the whole, I quite like the sharp and edgy design of the Aerox E and quality seems to be quite good in general too. You’ve got new switchgear to complement the 5-inch colour TFT display - which feels a little smaller than its dimensions su...

The month of March 2026 saw a lot of exciting launches, including popular mid-size SUVs such as the Skoda Kushaq facelift and Renault Duster . The Hyundai Exter and Verna received their facelifts, while variants of the Kia Sonet and Tata Harrier EV were rejigged. Lexus launches its first EV, the ES 500e , in India. This string of exciting launches is expected to continue in April 2026 as well, with the MG Majestor and Volkswagen Taigun facelift going on sale. While Mercedes-Benz has confirmed an entry-level luxury EV launching in the month, Toyota is expected to reveal the prices of its first all-electric offering.  Volkswagen Taigun facelift Debut date: April 9, 2026 Pre-facelift Volkswagen Taigun used for representation purposes only.  The Volkswagen Taigun has been on sale in India since 2021. Confirmed to debut in India on April 9, the Taigun facelift will follow the mid-cycle update of the Skoda Kushaq, also built on the same MQB-A0-IN platform. Like th...